Vallo Castle - A Photo Essay

South of Koge on Sealand, Denmark you can find this magnificient entrance to the castle Vallo Slot.

Vallo Castle is surrounded by a scenic moath, and you have to cross the bridge to enter the courtyard.

The castle's history can be traced back to the 13h century.

In 1708 the castle was bought by Frederik the IV, who gave it to Anna Sophie Reventlow, who later became his queen.

When Frederik the IV died in 1730, queen Anna Sophie was removed from the castle and put to stay at Clausholm Castle in Jutland.

Christian the VI instead gave Vallo castle to to his queen Sophie Magdalene, who in 1738 created the foundation the Vallo Home of the Unwed Gentlewomen, a foundation, which purpose was to assist unwed daughters of the Danish nobles. In 1976 the constitution of the foundation changed and it now has a general charity purpose. 

The Castle was hit by a fire in 1893, but the outer walls remained, which made it possible to rebuilt the castle.  

A bunker to protect the people at the castle during the time of war.

The old stable now houses a garage.

Vallo Castle Inn is owned by the Vallo Foundation